I'm a Film Commissioner, Long Island International Film Expo Director, novelist, freelancer, ghost writer, casting director and producer. I don't know what lies ahead, but I'm sure it will be fun! Take my hand; join me on my journey.
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Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Locations Needed, Casting Calls and Indie Short Film shooting on Long Island!

Central Casting is seeking caucasian babies who are 1 month to 3 months old, between 9.5 and 9.8 pounds and 22" long who are available Wednesday January 15th for Law and Order: SVU. Must have a valid child performer permit and trust account set up. Please email candid photos, up to date sizes and the best number to reach you at to nbcsvu@gmail.com and put newborn in the subject line.

NOW CASTING IN NYC: Seeking Non Union female 35-50 years old with corporate business experience to play a "Power Boss" role. Must be available to audition for the role on Monday, January 20th in NYC. Needs to also be available for actual shoot date on Wednesday, January 22nd. Must own a power suit / skirt suit. if interested, please email name, age, contact info and recent photo to ngcasting2013@gmail.com

For a new Warner Brothers film that will begin filming in mid-April. They're looking for a great warehouse / tremendous loft-type location for over 20 days of filming; it would be somewhat of a stage-on-location situation. They'd want to rent for 2 - 3 months total. See reference photos below. Please reference, Intern and e-mail dmarkowitz@nassaucountyny.gov.

Looking for a large warehouse- type space that could be dressed as a hip internet company ... light interior w/ metal / black iron work would be ideal but we are willing to dress and/or paint... should be BIG - Less than 10,000 SF probably won't cut it.

Short film with name talent - filming on Long Island! Please take a look at our indiegogo campaign for The Last Taxi Driver. We put together a little skit on one-day's notice, and all these wonderful actors came out on the coldest day of the year with no rehearsal to put it all together. If you can donate - great! If not, even sharing would be most appreciated!! Movie stars Robert Clohessy (Wolf of Wall Street, Blue Bloods) and Emily Jackson (Incarnate). thank you!! http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-last-taxi-driver/x/52224 The movie, while a comedy, is darker, and we'l be contracting with a special effects company for the zombie make-up. Please help us raise the funds we need to do this right - $5 - $3,500 - everything is accepted, and sharing is most appreciated as well! Thank you.

Naked in the Rain

About Me

Debra Markowitz is the Director of the Nassau County Film Office. In this capacity, Ms. Markowitz presides over the Nassau County Film Commission, now known as the Nassau County Film Advisory Board, and chairs as its Executive Director.
Ms. Markowitz also serves as Vice President of the Long Island Film/TV Foundation, Long Island’s most established and largest not-for-profit agency dedicated to the support and promotion of independent filmmaking. She also helped found the Long Island International Film Expo (LIIFE).
Debra Markowitz is also a freelance writer and novelist. The third book in her trilogy (following Naked in the Rain and Sarah and Caleb), Karmic Wind is set for release in 2013. For a complete list of her work, please visit her site, www.debramarkowitz.com.
An enthusiastic fellow filmmaker, Ms. Markowitz has acted as Casting Director, consultant, writer and producer on movie, television and commercial projects individually and with CastingKarma.
Debra Markowitz is also an avid yoga practitioner.